- freestanding sculpture
- or free-standing sculptureA type of sculpture that is surrounded on all sides by space. Also called scupture in-the-round.To be viewed from all sides; freestanding. The opposite of relief.
Glossary of Art Terms. 2014.
freestanding sculpture
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